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A tale of two (or more) landfills
Right now, we are in the midst of an application to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to expand the allowable capacity of the Camelot Landfill to serve the waste disposal needs of Farmers Branch and other communities for years to come. Camelot is owned by Farmers Branch, but located in Lewisville along one of its borders with Carrollton. As a wise, long-term entrepreneurial decision, the City of Farmers Branch bought the property in then-unincorporated Denton County and began operation of the Camelot Landfill in 1980. It is situated to the north of the much larger DFW Landfill (the current "mountain" along Hebron Parkway). There is, in fact, a third landfill in Lewisville, located northwest of Camelot. Originally, there were no residences located near the Camelot Landfill and there was industrial zoning in place around the two landfills to act as a buffer between those operations and any future residential development.
Fast forward through the decades.
The area was incorporated into the City of Lewisville by annexation in 1987. In the 1990s, Carrollton removed the industrial zoning buffer and began developing residential neighborhoods directly adjacent to the two landfills. Then, in 1999, the DFW Landfill was authorized to increase its size to the current permitted height of 623 feet. That decision was rendered without opposition on record from the cities of Lewisville or Carrollton.
As a Farmers Branch resident, here's what you need to know. About half a million north Texans are served by those two landfills. DFW Landfill is expected to reach capacity and to close in about a dozen years. Without expansion, Camelot will close a few years later. If that were to happen, those half a million north Texans would be faced with having their cities truck their trash to deep south Dallas County, incurring heavy impacts on infrastructure, on the environment and on residential collection bills. Right now, Farmers Branch residents are not charged for garbage collection as proceeds from operating the Camelot Landfill go almost entirely to offset that cost.
If Camelot is allowed to expand, Farmers Branch could serve the waste needs of these communities for the next 40 years.
This is an extremely complex issue that prompts a number of questions. As such, we want to be sure that everyone has the chance to ask what they need to and get an answer from the City. So, for now, please forward any questions you have to us and we will get an answer to you. Likewise,you can go here to read Mayor Bill Glancy's recent letter on the issue to Carrollton Mayor Matthew Marchant.
This is a lengthy process that will be difficult on a personal, political and professional level. However, it is extremely important to every citizen and business in Farmers Branch. The Mayor, City Council and City Administration are prepared to stay the course to assure the long term benefit to the community.
And, you will be able to take that to the bank.
  
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Lincoln Royal multi-family project granted building permit
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MANSKE LIBRARY ~ Taking a deep dive into the world of Code Enforcement, the autumn Farmers Branch Town Hall Meeting has been set for Thursday, November 1, from 7 until 8:30 p.m.at the Farmers Branch Manske Library.
Building Official Jim Olk and his team will lead a session on the question of "Why Do We Enforce Codes?" with visual aids, photos, video and live presentations. Following that presentation, Mayor Bill Glancy and the members of the Farmers Branch City Council will take the stage to participate in the traditional question and answer session.
The Farmers Branch Manske Library is located at 13613 Webb Chapel Road, at the corner of Webb Chapel and Golfing Green. For more information on the autumn Town Hall Meeting, call 972.247.3131.
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Firefighters promoted in Tuesday morning ceremony
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Captain Jerry Cromer receives his new badge from Mayor Bill Glancy. Captain Cromer was among four members of the Farmers Branch Fire Department promoted in ceremonies this week.
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Veterans Day celebration to feature song, dance and, yes, hot dogs
 SENIOR CENTER ~ Harkening back to the golden age of military melodies, the three-part harmony singing and dancing troupe, the Victory Belles, are scheduled to perform at the 2012 Farmers Branch Veterans Day Celebration, set for Friday, November 9 at 10:30 a.m. at the Farmers Branch Senior Center.
The Belles perform regularly at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans and around the country at special events.
The annual Farmers Branch Veterans Day celebration invites all who have served or are currently in uniform to gather for a day of celebration and appreciation in ceremony and song.
Following the event, all in attendance are invited to stay for a free hot dog lunch. For more information, call 972.919.2620. The Farmers Branch Senior Center is located at 14055 Dennis Lane.
  
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Employee: John Roach
Title: Special Projects Manager
Background: I have a Master's degree in International Business Studies from the University of Texas at Dallas. I like backpacking, sports, and I enjoy spending time with my wife and two wonderful boys.
What I like most about working for the City: I enjoy working with a great group of professionals in many areas of expertise, and I enjoy being part of a team that provides great service to the citizens of Farmers Branch.
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 Derrick Birdsall
Trick or what?? It seems that being cute was a prerequisite for trick-or-treating at Halloween in the Park held this past Saturday at the Farmers Branch Historical Park. |
Volume 2.44 | Number 88 
is published weekly by the Communications Office of the City of Farmers Branch, TX.
Two-time TAMI Award Winner for Best eNewsletter in Texas
Given by the Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers
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Early voting ends Friday in Dallas County
DALLAS ~ Early voting for the November 6 general election concludes Friday in Dallas County, according to Farmers Branch City Secretary Angie Kelly. 
Any registered voter can vote at any early voting locations in Dallas County through November 2, Ms. Kelly said, with the closest locations to Farmers Branch being the Josey Ranch Library on Keller Springs at Josey Lane in Carrollton, or the Marsh Lane Baptist Church, at 10716 Marsh Lane in Dallas. There are no early voting locations in Farmers Branch.
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OK Paper to relocate historic company to Farmers Branch
FARMERS BRANCH ~ Giving up their Dallas headquarters to the multi-million-dollar expansion of Parkland Hospital, the 107-year-old family-owned and operated Olmsted-Kirk (OK) Paper Company is finding a new home in the corporate community of Farmers Branch.
OK Paper of the 21st century continues the traditions of customer service, started by Harry Olmsted and Myron Kirk in 1905. They will be moving their headquarters, and 192 employees, to the existing 192,000-square foot facility at 1601 Valley View, at the corner of Valley View and Luna, on the west side of Farmers Branch.
"Welcoming a company with the family history and values of OK Paper is what Farmers Branch is all about," said Economic Development Director John Land. "Their negotiated 11-year lease will ensure that OK Paper is a part of the Farmers Branch family for years to come."
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Historical Park up for magazine honor
DALLAS ~ DallasChild magazine has nominated the Farmers Branch Historical Park as the "Best Place to Bring Your Picnic Basket" in their annual Best for Families reader survey for 2012.
Anyone wishing to vote for the Historical Park to win this prestigious honor,
DallasChild says the results will be published in their December edition.
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Council calls one meeting for November
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Star Party moves to Thursday, Nov. 8
HISTORICAL PARK ~ In order to avoid conflicting with the suspense of election night, the telescope-gazing Star Party originally scheduled for November 6 has been moved to Thursday, November 8, from dusk until about 9 p.m. at the Farmers Branch Historical Park. Admission is free. Log on at www.texasastro.org for more information.
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Tourism Ambassadors sought
FARMERS BRANCH ~ Individuals wanting to become Certified Tourism Ambassadors for the City of Farmers Branch are invited to particpate in one of two separate classes, on Thursday, November 8, from 1 until 5 p.m. or Friday, November 9, from 8 a.m. until 12 noon.
The Farmers Branch Economic Development and Tourism Department is hosting the two Certified Tourism Ambassador classes with an emphasis on Farmers Branch attractions. CTA is a nationwide certification program that serves to increase tourism by training and inspiring front-line hospitality employees and volunteers to work together to turn every visitor encounter into a positive experience.
Classes will be held in the Mesquite Room of the Farmers Branch Community Recreation Center, at 14050 Heartside Place. For more information, costs and registration information, visit www.ctanetwork.com, using promotion code: EC03081230007733.
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Shattering the stereotype, this exceedingly cute witch livened up the Halloween in the Park event held last weekend at the Farmers Branch Historical Park. Photo by Derrick Birdsall.
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Town Hall Meeting
City Council Meeting
(Only meeting in November)
NOV 9
Veterans Day Celebration NOV 23 Christmas Tour of Lights Opens
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LBJUpdate
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For the most current updates on the LBJ Express expansion project, visit
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About the City of Farmers Branch
 An historic community in the geographic center of the DFW Metroplex, Farmers Branch boasts a residential population of 28,800 and a daytime employment population of 66,000. Located on the northwest border of the City of Dallas, the City's 27 parks and lush greeenbelts feature nationally-acclaimed, award-winning soccer fields, football facilities as well as baseball and softball complexes. The city's location in the center of the Metroplex and only 15 minutes away from both DFW Airport and Love Field, along with the 2,200 hotel rooms within the city, make Farmers Branch an ideal location for residents and for business. For more information on the City of Farmers Branch, visit farmersbranch.info, visitfarmersbranch.com, lovethebranch.com
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